Liverpool have struggled to break down their opponents in recent games, leading to a string of draws that have cut into their lead at the top of the Premier League. Bournemouth were the only team to really play into Liverpool's hands in that period until yesterday's thrashing of Watford. In…

Two teams forced into fighting it out to maintain their 100% record. Watford came off the back of a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, while Tottenham had beaten Manchester United 3-0. Javi Gracia continued with the 4-4-2, making no changes from the team that triumphed over Palace, whereas Mauricio Pochettino…

Fresh from Philippe Coutinho's transfer request and another disappointing summer in the transfer market despite gaining Champions League qualification, Liverpool looked like taking another two steps back after their one step forward in 2016/17. Nevertheless, they had the perfect opportunity to assuage fears on the pitch, with an opponent in…